Azhar Ibrahim (Penang)
Azhar Ibrahim | |
|---|---|
| State Leader of Opposition of Penang | |
| In office 11 March 2008 – 2013 | |
| Governor | Abdul Rahman Abbas |
| Chief Minister | Lim Guan Eng |
| Preceded by | Phee Boon Poh |
| Succeeded by | Jahara Hamid |
| Member of the Penang State Executive Council | |
| In office 1995–2008 | |
| Member of the Penang State Legislative Assembly for Penaga | |
| In office 21 October 1990 – 5 May 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Abdul Razak Ismail (BN–UMNO) |
| Succeeded by | Mohd Zain Ahmad (BN–UMNO) |
| Majority | 1,231 (2008) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 April 1946[1] |
| Died | 23 October 2019 (aged 73) UMMC, Kuala Lumpur |
| Resting place | Tanah Perkuburan Islam, Seksyen 9, Kota Damansara, Selangor |
| Party | United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) |
Other political affiliations | Barisan Nasional (BN) |
| Spouse | Siti Aishah Md Yusoff |
| Children | 3 |
| Occupation | Politician, Businessman |
Azhar bin Ibrahim is a Malaysian former politician, former businessman and former civil servant who served as State Leader of Opposition of Penang from 2008 to 2013, previously a Member of the Penang State Executive Council (EXCO) for land and agriculture in the Barisan Nasional (BN) state administration under Chief Minister Koh Tsu Koon from 1995 to 2008 as well as Member of the Penang State Legislative Assembly (ADUN) for Penaga from October 1990 to May 2013. He is the former liaison secretary of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) in Penang, a component party of Barisan Nasional (BN) coalitions.[2]
Early life, family background and education
Azhar Ibrahim was born on 9 April 1946 in Batu Gajah, Perak. He is the eldest son of Ibrahim bin Sulaiman and Halijah binti Yeop. His father was a sailor in the Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM).
Ibrahim furthered his studies at Sekolah Tuanku Abdul Rahman (STAR), a boarding school in Ipoh, Perak. He then obtained an Undergraduate degree from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang and a Masters degree from Newcastle University, United Kingdom.
Through his marriage with Siti Aishah Md Yusoff, Ibrahim has three children.
Political career
Ibrahim has served as Penang state EXCO from 1995 to 2008. He was elected as Penaga assembly in 1990, 1995, 1999, 2004 and 2008. After becoming Chairman of the Penang Regional Development Authority (PERDA), he was subsequently appointed as the President (Datuk Bandar) of the Seberang Perai Municipal Council (MBSP) from 1995 to 1997.
On 23 May 2010, Ibrahim announced that he would not defend the Penaga seat in the upcoming election. He has served five terms as an elected representative from 1990 to 2008 and was an Exco for three terms. He is tired of being active at night, give the young people a chance.[3]
Death
Ibrahim died on 23 October 2019 in Universiti Malaya Medical Center due to heart problems. His body was buried in the islamic cemetery in Seksyen 9, Kota Damansara.[4][5]
Election results
| Year | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | N01 Penaga | Azhar Ibrahim (UMNO) | 4,839 | 67.83% | Mohd Hamdan Abd Rahman (PAS) | 2,295 | 32.17% | 7,386 | 2,544 | 80.22% | ||
| 1995 | Azhar Ibrahim (UMNO) | 6,239 | 67.97% | Mohd Hamdan Abd Rahman (PAS) | 2,940 | 32.03% | 9,439 | 3,299 | 79.02% | |||
| 1999 | Azhar Ibrahim (UMNO) | 5,504 | 56.18% | Khazali Hussin (PAS) | 4,293 | 43.82% | 10,034 | 1,211 | 79.94% | |||
| 2004 | Azhar Ibrahim (UMNO) | 6,707 | 60.05% | Subri Md Arshad (PAS) | 4,462 | 39.95% | 11,356 | 2,245 | 85.16% | |||
| 2008 | Azhar Ibrahim (UMNO) | 6,685 | 55.10% | Tapiudin Hamzah (PAS) | 5,454 | 44.90% | 12,314 | 1,231 | 86.30% | |||
Honours
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Penang
Companion of the Order of the Defender of State (DMPN) – Dato' (2004)[1]
Officer of the Order of the Defender of State (DSPN) – Dato' (1999)[8]
References
- 1 2 "SENARAI PENERIMA DARJAH-DARJAH KEBESARAN, BINTANG DAN PINGAT-PINGAT KEHORMATAN NEGERI PULAU PINANG 2004" (PDF) (in Malay). Warta Kerajaan Negeri Pulau Pinang.
- ↑ "Calon PRU Azhar Ibrahim". pru.sinarharian.com.my.
- ↑ "Azhar mahu bersara wakil rakyat". Utusan Online. 24 May 2010.
- ↑ Imran Hilmy (23 October 2019). "Former Penang opposition leader Azhar Ibrahim dead at 73". The Star.
- ↑ Dewi Nur Harasha Alias (23 October 2019). "Bekas ADUN Penaga Datuk Azhar Ibrahim meninggal dunia". Astro Awani.
- ↑ "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri" (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 4 February 2017. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
- ↑ "Malaysia General Election". undiinfo Malaysian Election Data. Malaysiakini. Retrieved 4 February 2017. Results only available from the 2004 election.
- ↑ Shariff heads list of 1,230 conferred titles, awards. New Straits Times. 9 July 1999.